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Shawn Morton
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MEd, NCC, LCMHCS, RPT-S (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (910) 216-0102
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I believe that working with a therapist should be an experience that not only assists individuals in regaining control of their lives but also empowers them to be the person that they want to be. I strive to create caring, therapeutic relationships where new strategies can be learned, difficult issues can be addressed, distress can be reduced, and self-worth can grow and flourish.
I employ both Cognitive Behavioral, EMDR, and Reality Therapy approaches with individuals of all ages to challenge irrational thoughts and reduce negative behavior. I'm also a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. Play is a child's natural language, and Play Therapists use specialized techniques to allow children to express themselves through their play.
I have worked previously in an inpatient psychiatric hospital, outpatient mental health practice, and extensively with military families. This background has provided me with a great deal of personal experience that I employ to help clients achieve real, positive change in their lives.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Shawn Morton now - (910) 216-0102
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Dayforce
- Humana
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MedCost
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Shawn Morton
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MEd, NCC, LCMHCS, RPT-S
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / S7633 Shawn Morton
- In Practice for 19 Years
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy T1792 / 2011
- Certificate from National Board for Certified Counselors 2006
- Attended University of Mississippi, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
Expertise
- ADHD
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Sandplay
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (910) 216-0102
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Shawn Morton
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MEd, NCC, LCMHCS, RPT-S